Viking settlers in ancient Scotland were the ancestors of the first people to use the name Manderson. It comes from the personal nameMagnus, which is derived from the Latin word magnus, which means great. This name was popular among the Norsemen and was borrowed in honor of Charlemagne, who was known as Carolus Magnus in Latin.

Manderson Early Origins

The surname Manderson was first found in Caithness (Gaelic: Gallaibh), the northern tip of Scotland, a Norse/Viking controlled region from the 9th century, which became the Earldom of Caithness, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Scotland.

Manderson Spelling Variations

Manderson Spelling Variations

Translation and spelling were non-standardized practices in the Middle Ages, so scribes had only their ears to rely on. This was a practice of extremely limited efficiency, and spelling variations in names, even within a single document, were the result. Over the years, Manderson has appeared Manson, Manseon, Mansson, Mainson, Monson, Mansoun, Magnuson and many more.

Manderson Early History

Manderson Early History

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Manderson Early Notables (pre 1700)

Manderson Early Notables (pre 1700)

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The Great Migration

The Great Migration

The fertile east coast of what would become US and Canada was soon dotted with the farms of Scottish settlers. Some of them remained faithful to the crown and called themselves United Empire Loyalists, while others had the chance to pay back their old oppressors in the American War of Independence. That brave spirit lives on today in the highland games that dot North America in the summer. Passenger and immigration lists indicate that members of the Manderson family came to North America quite early:

Manderson Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

James Manderson, who landed in America in 1805

Ella Manderson, aged 60, who emigrated to the United States, in 1896

Selma Manderson, aged 22, who landed in America from Malmo, in 1899

Manderson Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Ruby Manderson, aged 22, who emigrated to the United States, in 1907

Ethel Manderson, aged 17, who emigrated to the United States from Belfast, Ireland, in 1909

Clara Manderson, aged 40, who settled in America, in 1909

Edward W. Manderson, aged 34, who landed in America, in 1909

Sarah Manderson, aged 41, who emigrated to America from Belfast, Ireland, in 1909

Manderson Historic Events

Manderson Historic Events

Mr. Walter George Manderson, British Assistant Saloon Steward from United Kingdom who worked aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking on May 29th 1914

Motto

Motto

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Barrow, G.W.S Ed. The Charters of David I The Written Acts of David I King of Scots, 1124-53 and of His Son Henry, Earl of Northumerland, 1139-52. Woodbridge: The Boydell Press, 1999. Print.

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The Manderson Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Manderson Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.